There are 5 ways to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 20mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jntrain 22628 / ...
7h 40m₹228–1,771Drive 285.7 km
- Drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Melurcar 285.7 km
4h 55m₹3,261–4,710Taxi
- Take the taxi from Thiruvananthapuram to Melurtaxi 285.7 km
4h 55m₹5,000–6,500Bus via Tirunelveli
- Take the bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadubus Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Take the bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadubus Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu - Madurai, Tamil Nadu
7h 51m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur is to train which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs ₹3,200 - ₹4,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala and arriving at Melur, Tamil Nadu via Madurai, Tamil Nadu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur. However, there are services departing from Thiruvananthapuram Central and arriving at Madurai Jn via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Thiruvananthapuram and Melur is 293 km. The road distance is 285.7 km.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur without a car is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs .
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur, including transfers.
Thiruvananthapuram to Melur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, depart from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, depart from Thiruvananthapuram Central station.
The best way to get from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur is to bus which takes 7h 20m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs ₹220 - ₹1,800 and takes 7h 40m.
What companies run services between Thiruvananthapuram, India and Melur, Tamil Nādu, India?
SLGT Travels operates a bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 6h. Alternatively, Indian Railways operates a train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn 4 times a day. Tickets cost ₹210–1,700 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Phone
- 14646
- [email protected]
- Website
- irctc.co.in
Train from Thiruvananthapuram Central to Madurai Jn
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ₹210–1,700
- Website
- irctc.co.in
- Sleeper Class
- ₹210–260
- Third AC (3A)
- ₹550–750
- Second AC (2A)
- ₹800–1,000
- First Class (1A)
- ₹1,300–1,700
- [email protected]
- Website
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala to Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
Bus from Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu to Madurai, Tamil Nadu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- SLGT Travels
- Book at
- SLGT Travels
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Estimated price
- ₹5,000–6,500
Abel Cabs
- Phone
- +91 94 97 18 36 93
- Website
- abelcabs.com
Taxi Tel
- Phone
- +91 98 47 01 92 93
- Website
- taxitel.in
Trivandrum Cabs
- Phone
- +91 97 44 18 32 73
- Website
- trivandrumcabs.net
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Booking & Getting There
Thiruvananthapuram to Melur bus services, operated by SLGT Travels, arrive at Madurai, Tamil Nadu station.
Thiruvananthapuram to Melur train services, operated by Indian Railways, arrive at Madurai Jn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thiruvananthapuram to Melur is 286 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Thiruvananthapuram to Melur.
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